Test Prep STAAR Algebra Vocabulary Quadratics

Highest or Lowest part of a parabola

• Max or Min

• Regression

• Equivalent

• Vertex

Point where the graph crosses the X-Axis

• X - Intercept

• Y - Intercept

• Zero

• Decay

Invisible Line that an equation cannot cross

• Asymptote

• Axis of Symmetry

• No Correlation

• Undefined Slope

A U-Shaped Curve

• Parabola

• Exponential Curve

• Linear Curve

• Positive Curve

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• J

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The function y = x² - 2x - 2 is graphed below. What are the values of x² - 2x - 2 = 6?

• x = -3 and x = 1

• x = -2 and x = 4

• x = -1 and x = 3

• x = -2 and x = 2

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• G
• H
• J

Another word for X-Intercept

• Root

• Initial Value

• Slope

• Y-Intercept